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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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